Morgan-Monroe State Forest

State forest in Martinsville, Monroe County, Indiana Also known as Morgan Monroe State Forest

Aerial view of Morgan-Monroe State Forest
Aerial view
USDA NAIP via USGS

State forest with 35 sites

On the water

From the park's website, Oct 2026

Not yet confirmed by phone. Details can change, so check with the park before you go.

35 sites

0 with water and sewer at the site

Open year-round

Mason Ridge open year-round; Oak Ridge and Scout Ridge closed Jan 1 - Mar 31; water off Oct 31 until March

First come: choose any open site when you arrive

Source: Official website

A 24,500-acre DNR forest near Martinsville with primitive, no-hookup campgrounds: Mason Ridge (19 sites, year-round) and Oak Ridge (10 overflow sites), registered at the forest office. It also rents Cherry Lake Lodge and the rustic Draper Cabin.

Sites

Mason Ridge Campground (primitive)

Hookups
No hookups
Power
Not listed
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
Not listed
Pad
Not listed
Number of sites
19
Nightly
$12.15

Oak Ridge Campground (primitive, overflow)

Hookups
No hookups
Power
Not listed
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
Not listed
Pad
Not listed
Number of sites
10
Nightly
$12.15

Scout Ridge Youth Tent Campground

Hookups
No hookups
Power
Not listed
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
Not listed
Pad
Not listed
Number of sites
6

What this place offers

  • Lake
  • Fishing
  • Boat ramp
  • Hiking trails
  • Playground
  • Firewood

What this place offers

  • Lake
  • Fishing
  • Boat ramp
  • Hiking trails
  • Playground
  • Firewood
  • Vault toilets
  • Seasonal drinking water; year-round hydrant near office
  • Picnic table and grill per site
  • Backcountry and Tecumseh Trail camping (register)
  • Reservable picnic shelters
  • Paved 5.2-mile ADA hike-bike trail
  • Gold panning (free permit)
  • Hunting

Cabins and rentals

Deluxe cabin

Sleeps
6
Bathroom
Yes
Nightly
$175

Cherry Lake Lodge: 2 bed/2 bath, full kitchen; $1050/week; 2-night min; no pets; book camp.IN.gov

Cabin

Sleeps
14
Bathroom
No
Nightly
$35

Draper Cabin: primitive log cabin, no electricity/beds/water, outdoor vault toilet; max 14 occupants

Things to know

Rig rules

  • No RV age limit listed

Pets

  • Not listed

Arrival

  • Mason Ridge open year-round; Oak Ridge and Scout Ridge closed Jan 1 - Mar 31; water off Oct 31 until March

Other fees: Rate is the DNR first-come, first-served state forest primitive rate; backcountry camping has no fee but requires registration

On Google

Rating, reviews and photos from the park's Google listing.

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Where you'll be

6220 Forest Rd., Martinsville, IN, 46151

Directions

Where this info comes from

  • in.gov campgrounds, site counts, seasons, advisories, contact
  • in.gov state forest first-come camping rates
  • in.gov state forest camping overview, dispersed rules
  • in.gov Cherry Lake Lodge rates
  • in.gov Draper Cabin rental
  • Indiana Department of Health campground license list
  • OpenStreetMap

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